David Bowie, after battling cancer for 18 months, has passed away. According to a statement posted on his social media accounts, he “died peacefully, surrounded by his family.” Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, was released only days ago on January 8th, his 69th birthday. He was an incredible artist who challenged society’s notions of rock with his glam rock, punk, and electronica hits. Getty Images / Larry Busacca Archive During his 40-year career, he pushed boundaries, changed lives, and served as an inspiration for countless people both young and old. These are just a few of the songs and moments in which he seemed to change everything — and they’re ones we will always remember. 1. Space Oddity 2. Changes 3. Heroes 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. Dance Magic (as the Goblin King from Labyrinth) 6. Ashes to Ashes 7. Dancing In The Street 8. Modern Love 9. The Man Who Sold The World var OX_ads = OX_ads || []; OX_ads.push({ slot_id: “537251604_569b0bf1a0f2f”, auid: “537251604” }); 10. Rebel, Rebel 11. Golden Years 12. Blackstar (the titular song from his most recent and final album) Illustrator Helen Green drew a picture of David Bowie every year on his birthday…resulting in this simply spectacular animated .gif that she posted to her tumblr. Helen Green / http://dollychops.tumblr.com/ If you’d like to order prints of these incredible illustrations, please visit Helen Green’s website. “I don’t know where I’m going from here but I promise it won’t be boring.” -David Bowie (1947-2016) Getty Images Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/david-bowie/
The best life hacks are the ones that improve your day…and require very little effort. This “hack” is perfect because it works, only requires a couple of things you already have in the house, and takes about 30 seconds. When you see what she does with a simple clothespin, you’ll be amazed. I’m going to do this to every vent in my house. Even if you don’t have scented oil, you can buy it at almost any drugstore or pharmacy. So, get crackin’! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/diy-air-freshener/
10 YouTube Videos Every College Student Needs to See 1. How to Do Laundry This YouTube tutorial will make you a wash-and-fold pro. Plus, the guys will enjoy learning from an attractive woman who hang-dries her thongs. 2. How to Have Safe Sex While this video doesn’t contain explicit — er — tutorials, it does explain the importance of protection and strong communication before and during your sexual encounters. Contact your campus’ student health counselor with more questions or for more info about safe sex. And be sure your parents are wearing their own raincoats, too. 3. The Freshman 15 A comical PSA warns college n00bs of the dreaded Freshman 15, to the tune of ’90s song “The Freshman,” by The Verve Pipe. 4. How to Tidy Up in Three Minutes Handy for when your parents drop by at 1 p.m. on a Sunday — and you’re still asleep. Bonus: Speaking from experience, this is a valuable skill to have even post-grad. 5. How to Do a Keg Stand Precise form, proper leverage, cheap beer: all the ingredients for a killer keg stand — not that you’ll be drinking in college, right? Be sure to memorize how to play beer pong, too. Game variations per fraternity not included. 6. How to Live on a Budget Budgets sound pretty bust, but they’re actually quite simple and incredibly effective. If you do it right, you won’t have to take that after-school job at Pinkberry (although, that is where you’ll meet all the hot chicks, #justsayin). 7. How to Organize Your Dorm Room YouTube user nikkithebrat creates helpful organization and design tutorials for the college generation. Guys, just replace everything pink with another color — unless, of course, that’s your bag. 8. 10 Dorm Comfort Items She may look like your mom, but Cindy Kunz is down. She suggests bringing things to college like an electric teapot, which let’s face it, is pretty clutch. 9. Shit Sorority Girls Say The “Shit People Say” movement may be dead, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a thing or two from the videos. For instance, according to sorority girls, “Fro-yo doesn’t have any calories.” Stereotypes aside, this video and its brother production, “Shit Frat Guys Say,” can be pretty accurate. 10. How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Learning how to fold a fitted sheet may not seem like a priority, but in truth, nothing is sexier than a tidy stack of linens. BONUS: Sweatpants Let’s get something straight: Sweats are rad. You will wear them every single day at college, whether in hoodie, pant or headband form. That being said, there is a time and a place for all things fleece. Lecture hall? Meh, probably. Late night munchies run? Duh. Date night? Fool, get real. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/17/youtube-videos-college/
Is there anything cuter than a golden retriever puppy? Okay, but what about a goat kid? I know…tough call, right?! But what if you introduced a four-day-old goat to a four-month-old golden…and they looked identical?! This decision is becoming harder by the minute. But I think we can all agree this one’s a tie! This deserves an encore! YouTube Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/goat-vs-golden/
“Why did the chicken cross the road?” This corny joke has plagued us for generations, but as it turns out, Washington State has an unusually fishy take on the age-old joke. Each year during the months of November and December, local media can be found hovering around the Skokomish River in an attempt to catch a glimpse at the chum salmon making their annual spawning journey to lay their eggs. While we usually picture these fish bravely swimming upstream to their egg-laying spot, the fish in these parts do something a little crazier to get where they’re going. As spawning season approaches, the Skokomish River often floods due to excessive rainfall, forcing large amounts of water into the adjacent streets. This overflow leads many salmon to cross the road, creating a spectacle that must be seen to be believed. The whole thing unfolds like a game of Frogger. <div class="llcust" data-lltype="media" id="ll_5a1cd2b5d3745" data-source=" Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/fish-crossing/
There’s a 23-year-old bear named Stepan living in Russia who is the cutest family member in the history of family members. Living with a couple named Svetlana and Yuriy Panteleenko, he spends his days watching TV, having tea parties with Mom and Dad, and helping out around the house. Prepare for unprecedented levels of preciousness. Yeah, I love my pets and all, but having a cutie like Stepan around the house would be pretty great. If you’ll excuse me, I need to watch that tea party scene again about 30 more times. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/russian-bear-family/
“You Raise Me Up” is far from an easy song to sing. Most people need years of singing experience to do it justice. This is why everyone was amazed when 5-year-old Celine Tam stepped onto the stage and started singing like an angel. The whole audience was on their feet and clapping along by the end of her performance. She clearly has a bright future ahead of her. (Source: Tam Steve) What a beautiful voice. To be able to give the song that emotion and intensity it requires at age 5 is nothing short of incredible. Read more: http://viralnova.com/you-raise-me-up/
Just because he’s a tough math teacher, doesn’t mean Jim O’Connor can’t have a heart of gold. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/tough-guy-teacher-has-a-surprising-secret/
It’s just a couple of balls on a piece of rope… how hard could it be? Well, why don’t you ask the man who’s been trying to solve it for ten years. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/japanese-man-finally-solves-ring-puzzle-he-has-struggled-with-for-10-years/
What’s the sturdiest smartphone on the market today? Among the most popular flagships, it appears to be the HTC One M8, which survived drops that proved catastrophic to its contemporaries, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5S. The gang at TechSmartt did a thorough test, dropping all three phones from waist height, head height and even over-the-head height to see who would survive. First to die was the iPhone 5S. Apple’s phones did very well in previous drop tests (probably aided by the relatively small screen), but it landed on its face in this one, cracking the screen from only head height. Going over the head, the Galaxy S5 was next to go, suffering a fatal screen crack while the HTC One kept on ticking. Only when the HTC fell from an unlikely 10-foot drop did it, too, get smashed. Does this mean the HTC One M8 gets bragging rights as the hardiest device you can buy? Not necessarily — after all, as the tester notes, there was no way to ensure the phones all fell the same way. But the One, with its solid metal casing may have a slight advantage over its rivals. In any case, these tests are fun to watch. HTC One M8 Review One Is the Safest Number The new HTC One may be a little larger and more refined than the previous version, but the experience is fundamentally the same. It’s still an excellent Android phone, though, with a killer camera. It’s available on all major U.S. carriers. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Versus the Old One The new HTC One has a 5-inch screen to the old version’s 4.7-inch display. The design sports more metal, with softer edges, and even louder front-facing speakers. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker BlinkFeed Gets Color BlinkFeed — the homescreen that’s filled with a feed of “snackable” data — gets an upgrade with more sources and an SDK for developers. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker BlinkFeed Settings You can also add specific topics to your feed. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker App Screen You can customize your app screen with three or four columns. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Dot View Case The optional Dot view case works with the screen to convey basic information. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Colors The M8 comes in silver, gun metal or gold. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Left Side The left side has the microSD card slot. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Right Side The right side has the SIM card slot and the volume buttons. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Top View The top of the phone has the power button, which doubles as an infrared blaster for controlling a TV. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Bottom View The bottom has the microUSB port and headphone jack. Moving Parts The headphone jack jumps from the top to the bottom for the new One. Image: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker Duo Camera The new HTC One has a Duo Camera and a dual-LED flash. The second camera captures depth information, enabling focus […]
